Rent in Dallas County, MO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$888$10,656 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $962 (+8.3%)How much rent can you afford in Dallas County, MO?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Dallas County, MO by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $727 | $8,724 | $29,080 | $13.98/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $732 | $8,784 | $29,280 | $14.08/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $888 | $10,656 | $35,520 | $17.08/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,235 | $14,820 | $49,400 | $23.75/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,490 | $17,880 | $59,600 | $28.65/hr |
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Rent in Dallas County, MO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Dallas County, MO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $962 for a two-bedroom, up 8.3% from $888. A one-bedroom goes from $732 to $845, a studio from $727 to $805.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Dallas County, MO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $732 for a one-bedroom and $888 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,656 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Dallas County, MO?
To keep a $888 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.08 an hour, or $35,520 a year. A one-bedroom at $732 takes $14.08 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Dallas County, MO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $727, one bedroom $732, two $888, three $1,235 and four $1,490 a month.
Is rent affordable in Dallas County, MO?
For the typical household, earning $53,464 a year ($4,455 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $888 takes 19.9% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($888 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $35,520. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.08 an hour.